Rephonic
Artwork for Hoops Collectors: Basketball & Sports Cards Podcast

Hoops Collectors: Basketball & Sports Cards Podcast

Putnam Cards
Basketball Cards
Panini
Market Trends
Case Hits
Topps Chrome Basketball
NBA
Investment Strategies
Collecting
Basketball Card Market
2008-09 Basketball Card Releases
Trading Cards
Basketball Card Collecting
Sports Cards Market
Panini Basketball Cards
Investment Trends In Collectibles
Topps
Jalen Brunson
Luka Dončić
90s Basketball Card Inserts
PSA 10 Pikachu Illustrator

Hoops Collectors is a basketball card podcast exploring the sports cards we love, the ever-evolving trading card market, and the collectors and NBA stories that shape the hobby.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes23Founded5 months ago
Number of ListenersCategories
HobbiesBasketballLeisureSports

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Hoops Collectors: Basketball & Sports Cards Podcast

Latest Episodes

Max @PutnamCards is joined by Paul from @CardChannel to explore the math and science behind estimating sports card print runs.

Paul explains the methodology he uses to estimate the supply of modern sports cards, why understanding print runs can comp... more

In this episode, Max @PutnamCards is joined by Brent Weyer @DeepValueInvestor to break down the most overvalued and undervalued areas of the basketball card market today. They explore the market forces and collector psychology that drive prices, crea... more

Max @PutnamCards takes a full deep dive into every 2008-09 basketball card release from Topps and Upper Deck, breaking down the underrated sets, hidden gems, and insane grails.

The 2008-09 season is especially significant in hobby history. It’s the... more

Max @PutnamCards shares three basketball card market hot takes post-NBA Finals, including what the New York Knicks’ championship means for Jalen Brunson cards, whether the Knicks winning is actually good for the hobby, and how the NBA’s era of parity... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Stacking Slabs
Stacking SlabsBrett McGrath
Hoops Hobby Hangout
Hoops Hobby Hangouthoopshobbytalk
Sports Cards Nonsense
Sports Cards NonsenseSports Cards Nonsense
Sports Card Strategy Show
Sports Card Strategy ShowNoOffseason.com Sports Card Network
Geoff Wilson Show
Geoff Wilson ShowThe Geoff Wilson Show

Recent Guests

Brent Weyer
Founder, Deep Value Investor; Weyer Sports Card Advisory
Weyer Sports Card Advisory
Episode: The Most Overvalued & Undervalued Basketball Cards Right Now w/ Brent Weyer @DeepValueInvestor
Brett McGrath
Founder, Stacking Slabs; podcast network founder and content creator
Stacking Slabs
Episode: What Do We Value Most in Sports Cards? | $5.11M Wemby Prizm 1/1 Sale w/ Brett McGrath @StackingSlabs
Kaushik Mohan
Collector at The Iron Sheik (Instagram)
@theironsheik on Instagram
Episode: Shifting Collecting Strategies in a Red Hot Basketball Card Market w/ Kaushik Mohan @TheIronSheek
Adam Gray
FedEx social media manager
TheReal27Guy
Episode: Drafting The Top 10 Basketball Cards We'd Put in a Museum w/ Adam Gray @thereal27guy

Host

Max Putnam
Host of Hoops Collectors Podcast; specializes in basketball card market insights and hobby narratives.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • Must listen if collecting basketball cards

    Awesome podcast digging into details of basketball cards hobby. Very valuable insights to get new perspectives !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crampon51
    France18 days ago
  • Amazing Podcast

    Hoops Collectors is an awesome listen. The host brings great energy and clearly know his stuff, making it very engaging. The conversations feel authentic and fun, and you can tell there’s real passion behind it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hochymochy
    Canada2 months ago
  • Breath of fresh air

    Grateful to have found your podcast. I enjoy listening to nonconformists. Big fan of your podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ske1ator
    United States3 months ago
  • Go Knicks.

    Amazing podcast, very informative and with little bias.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Swaggy wam
    United States4 months ago
  • Very entertaining and informative

    Great first episode the guy is so funny and entertaining I don’t know much about sport cards but he explains things well

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    charlily3
    Canada5 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Fans enjoy the storytelling angle that connects cards to real market moments.
Listener feedback consistently praises energetic hosting and deep hobby knowledge.
New listeners appreciate accessible explanations of complex pricing trends.
Episodes are appreciated for practical market insights and clear price context.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Most Overvalued & Undervalued Basketball Cards Right Now w/ Brent Weyer @DeepValueInvestor
Q: What undervalued opportunities stand out to you?
He points to patient, opportunity-based plays across older sets, game-worn patches, and mid-2000s Panini era cards, as well as older, underappreciated grails where liquidity and nostalgia can unlock meaningful gains over time.
The Most Overvalued & Undervalued Basketball Cards Right Now w/ Brent Weyer @DeepValueInvestor
Q: What are you seeing in terms of most overvalued areas of the market?
Brent highlights frontloading risk and players peaking in their careers as the main concerns, with examples like high-priced rookie moderns and RPAs to 99 that historically don't sustain the value if the player doesn't become one of the all-time greats.
Shifting Collecting Strategies in a Red Hot Basketball Card Market w/ Kaushik Mohan @TheIronSheek
Q: In four months, is the market seeing more or less volume, and what does that mean for collectors?
The guests agree volume is up, but stress that discerning collectors should favor rarity and narrative to avoid chasing overpriced or overexposed items.
Shifting Collecting Strategies in a Red Hot Basketball Card Market w/ Kaushik Mohan @TheIronSheek
Q: What is your favorite card in your collection right now and why?
Kaushik describes a LeBron James inscription card acquired recently, emphasizing its unique inscription and narrative value, and explains how it represents his shift toward storytelling-driven collecting.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About This Podcast

What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A market-focused show about basketball cards and the hobby's evolving landscape. Episodes blend price context, product breakdowns, and storytelling from collectors, with a strong emphasis on value-oriented buying, storytelling behind scarce cards, and how product lines, releases, and market trends shape opportunities for collectors and dealers alike. Noteworthy traits include a consistent emphasis on narrative-driven collecting, candid product critiques, and a habit of weaving personal anecdotes with market data to ground opinions. Listeners likely range from serious hobbyists to active buyers seeking practical buying strategies and market context, with a knack for spotting undervalued sets beyond the buzzy inserts.

Where can I find podcast stats for this podcast?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to this podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does this podcast get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for this podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for this podcast?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for this podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does this podcast have?

To see how many followers or subscribers this podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to this podcast?

These podcasts share a similar audience with this podcast:

1. Stacking Slabs
2. Hoops Hobby Hangout
3. Sports Cards Nonsense
4. Sports Card Strategy Show
5. Geoff Wilson Show

How many episodes of this podcast are there?

this podcast launched 5 months ago and published 23 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact this podcast?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for this podcast?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for this podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for this podcast?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of this podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on this podcast?

Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Brent Weyer
2. Brett McGrath
3. Kaushik Mohan
4. Adam Gray

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days